Entries for December 21, 2006

Don't be afraid to nominate your friends, your enemies, or yourself for Paper Trail's first ever Guide to the Best College Newspapers. Unlike the other U.S. News Best Colleges guide, this edition will not actually rank anything; we're just going to name a winner. We also will not follow any kind of "methodology" or use "science." We're just going to have you vote. After all, according to one newsweekly magazine, it is your year. Even Google agrees.

The anti-affirmative action proposition passed by Michigan voters November 7 will not take effect until July–and they mean it for real this time. The Michigan Daily reports that the district judge who needed to give final approval to an agreement reached late last week has given it. So admissions considerations really will go on undisturbed through this season. See you next year, Michigan university dailies! It's been a fun ride.